Middle East & Africa
by the Numbers

 

16 Agencies

100+ Advisors and Agency Management

6 Countries (Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, and Jordan)

 

Did You
Know?

 

Luxury travelers prioritize extended stays, multi-generational family travel in groups of 8–12, and premium 5-star accommodations.

Travelers in the region average multiple trips per year. There is a rapidly growing appetite for experiential, long-haul destinations while the trend of high-frequency, short-haul luxury escapes continues.

Driven by one of the world’s fastest-growing affluent and UHNWI populations, 55% have an interest in Ultraluxe travel versus the global average of 32%.

 

Why Engage in the
Middle East & Africa?

 

As an emerging region, our focus is on building meaningful, long-term relationships through thoughtfully curated, in-person engagement opportunities.

We prioritize collaborating with Preferred Partners who are interested in actively supporting regional market activation, creating opportunities for authentic connections, increased visibility, and mutual business growth.

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We look forward to seeing you at an event in the Middle East and Africa!

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“The Middle East & Africa Region is a powerful force in global luxury travel and Virtuoso is here to help the travel trade shape that momentum.”

Brigid McDonnell

Brigid McDonnell General Manager
Middle East and Africa